The Dream of the Red Chamber (1977): Cast & Plot
The Dream of the Red Chamber is a 1977 historical drama directed by Li Han-Hsiang, starring Sylvia Chang as Lin Daiyu, Brigitte Lin and Michelle Yim. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Li Han-Hsiang
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dream of the Red Chamber About?
The premise of The Dream of the Red Chamber without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pao-yu is in love with his cousin, Lin Tai-yu, but his family has other marital plans for him that will leave both broken-hearted.
The Dream of the Red Chamber Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- love
- based on novel
The Dream of the Red Chamber Cast & Characters
Sylvia Chang leads the cast as Lin Daiyu, with Brigitte Lin as Jia Baoyu and Michelle Yim as Xue Baochai. Directed by Li Han-Hsiang; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Li Han-Hsiang
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Sylvia Chang as Lin Daiyu - Brigitte Lin as Jia Baoyu
- Michelle Yim as Xue Baochai
- Elliot Ngok Wah as Official Jia Zheng
Also Starring in The Dream of the Red Chamber
· 25 more- Deborah Lee Maid Ji Juan
- Ku Feng Priest
- Gam Tin-Chue Official Jia's Guest
- Wong Ching-Ho Imperial Edit's Accompanying Official
- Shum Lo Imperial Edit's Reader
- Mama Hung Maid
- Chan Shen Priest
- Kara Wai Ying-Hung Maid She Yue
- Got Ping Maid
- Lui Hung Md Chow
- Ou-Yang Sha-Fei Mrs Jia Zheng
- Chiang Nan Jiu Da
- Tin Ching Member of Jia Family
- Tam Ying Maid
- Wang Lai Bao Yu's Granny
- Lau Wai-Ling Maid Yin Yang
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- Fong Yue
- Tsui Oi-Sam Maid
- Lin Jing Aunty Xue
- Hu Chin Md Lian / Hot Chilly
- Yau Chui-Ling Maid Ching Man
- Yeung Kei Maid
- Nau Nau Cheung Yu Han
- Chu Jing Maid Ji Ren
- San Shu-Wa Prince's Emissary
More from Li Han-Hsiang
More films directed by Li Han-Hsiang: The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire, The Empress Dowager, The Burning of the Imperial Palace and Tiger Killer.
The Dream of the Red Chamber Plot Summary
What happens in The Dream of the Red Chamber from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Qing Dynasty China, the Jia family takes in the frail adolescent Lin Daiyu, Sylvia Chang, after her mother passes away. She quickly forms a bond with her cousin Baoyu, Brigitte Lin, the Jia family’s heir, who is drawn to her from the start. The two spend their childhood close to one another, sharing stories, literature, and poetry, and their connection deepens into a warm, if often intimate, companionship that defies easy social expectations.
Full summary
The whole story of The Dream of the Red Chamber, scene by scene
The Dream of the Red Chamber Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Dream of the Red Chamber?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Dream of the Red Chamber Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “ความฝันในหอแดง” and “Jin yu liang yuan hong lou meng”.
- Also known as
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- ความฝันในหอแดง
- Jin yu liang yuan hong lou meng
- 金玉良缘红楼梦
- 금옥양연홍루몽
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The Dream of the Red Chamber FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dream of the Red Chamber, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dream of the Red Chamber?
The Dream of the Red Chamber runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Dream of the Red Chamber released?
The Dream of the Red Chamber was released on October 26, 1977.
Who directed The Dream of the Red Chamber?
The Dream of the Red Chamber was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
More films by Li Han-Hsiang Who is in the cast of The Dream of the Red Chamber?
The Dream of the Red Chamber stars Sylvia Chang as Lin Daiyu, Brigitte Lin as Jia Baoyu and Michelle Yim as Xue Baochai, among 29 credited actors.
Does The Dream of the Red Chamber have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dream of the Red Chamber has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Dream of the Red Chamber in?
The original language of The Dream of the Red Chamber is Chinese.
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